Describe a period of British history in English

King Alfred (849-899) and His Contributions

King Alfred (849-899) and His Contributions

Alfred is the king of Wessex. He defeated the Danes and reached a friendly agreement with them in 879. The Dane controlled the north and east, while he ruled the rest. He also converted some major Danes to Christianity.

He built a powerful fleet and was known as "the father of the British navy". He reorganized the Saxon army to make it more efficient. He translated a Latin document into English. He also established schools and formulated a legal system. All these earned him the title of "Alfred the Great"

Alfred is the king of Wessex. He defeated the Danes and reached a friendly agreement with them in 879 AD. According to the agreement, the Dane controls the north and west of England (Danish area), while he rules other areas. He also persuaded some Danish leaders to become Christians.

He is known as "the father of the British navy" because he built a powerful fleet. He reorganized Fred (Saxon army) to make it more efficient. He translated a Latin document into English. At the same time, he also set up schools to explain the legal system. All these make him worthy of the title of "Alfred the Great".

Norman Conquest and Its Consequences

Norman conquest and its influence.

Norman Conquest is perhaps the most famous event in English history. William the Conqueror confiscated almost all the land and gave it to his Norman followers. He replaced the weak Saxon rule with a strong Norman government. He replaced the weak Saxon government with a strong Norman government. So the feudal system was completely established in Britain. Relations with continental Europe have been opened, and civilization and commerce have developed. Norman-French culture, language, etiquette and architecture were introduced. The relationship between the church and Rome is closer, and the church court is separated from the civil court.

Norman Conquest is perhaps the most famous event in English history. William the Conqueror confiscated almost all the land and distributed it to his Norman followers. He replaced the weak Saxon government with a strong Norman government. As a result, the feudal system was completely established in Britain. The relationship with the European continent was opened, civilization and commerce developed, and Norman-French culture, language, etiquette and architecture were introduced. The relationship between the church and Rome is closer, and the church court is separated from the secular court.